I'm knitting a top for my mother and it calls for Rowan 4ply cotton. I can't really find a color in it I like. Can anyone suggest an alternative (and preferably economical) yarn I can substitute? Here's a link to the pattern.

I don't know how to post a new thread sorry,but could you tell me an alternative to Elsebeth Lavold Hempathy (41% cotton, 34% hemp, 25% modal :?

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That is a beautiful dress! Being that it is a summer dress, I would steer away from anything with wool. It is helpful if you can find a yarn that has a similar amount of yardage as the yarn you are looking to substitute.

This yarn is a sesame color and is on sale, if you like the color it could be a possibility:

That is a beautiful dress! Being that it is a summer dress, I would steer away from anything with wool. It is helpful if you can find a yarn that has a similar amount of yardage as the yarn you are looking to substitute.

This yarn is a sesame color and is on sale, if you like the color it could be a possibility: